1,185. The largest islands are those of Krk and Cres.
There are 67 inhabited islands.

Climate

Northern Croatia has a continental climate; Central
Croatia has a semi-highland and highland climate, while the Croatian
coast has a Mediterranean climate. Winter temperatures range from -1
to 30°C in the continental region, -5 to 0°C in the mountain
region and 5 to 10°C in the coastal region. Summer temperatures
range from 22 to 26°C in the continental region, 15 to 20°C
in the mountain region and 26 to 30°C in the coastal region.

Population

The majority of the population are Croats. National
minorities include Serbs, Moslems, Slovenes, Italians, Hungarians, Czechs,
Slovaks, and others.

Official language and alphabet

Croatian language and Latin alphabet.

Religions

The majority of
the population are Roman Catholics, and in addition there are a number
of those of Orthodox faith, as well as Muslims, and Christians of other
denominations.

Currency

The official currency of the Republic of Croatia is
the Kuna, which has 100 Lipa. Foreign currency may be exchanged in banks,
exchange offices and post offices in accordance with the valid exchange
rate.
All major credit cards (American Express, Diners, Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard)
and Eurocheques (after being changed in banks) are accepted. Accessing
money on ATMs is possible in all larger cities and the more important
tourist areas like Dubrovnik.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts AC, 50 Hz. Most plugs
have two round pins. Visitors from abroad who wish to operate personal
small electronic items, should bring a plug adapter and a transformer.

Important Phone Numbers

International telephone access code for Croatia is +385.
The area codes for the largest cities and their surroundings areas are
as follows: Zagreb 01, Split 021, Rijeka 051, Osijek 034, Dubrovnik
020. Omit the 0 when dialing from abroad. To place an outgoing international
call from Croatia, dial 00 plus the relevant country code and number.

Minimum driving age is 18.
Documents: International driving license. Third party insurance is obligatory.
The wearing of seatbelts is compulsory
Motorcycles: The wearing of crash helmets is compulsory for rider and
passenger. Dipped headlights must be used at all times.
Traffic regulations are similar to those in force in other European
countries (right-hand traffic!!! ). For driving in Croatia during the
winter months, especially in the Gorski Kotar region, winter tires are
essential and in extreme cases snow chains have to be used.
Speed limits: On overland roads 100 km/h, on motorways 130 km/h and
in built-up areas 50 km/h unless otherwise stipulated.
Drunken driving (permissible alcohol limit 0.0 promiles ; zero tolerance)
is punishable and can lead to confiscation of driving license and severe
fines.
Petrol pumps: open from 7 am to 7 or 8 pm every day; in the summer season
till 10 pm; on-duty petrol pumps in bigger cities and on main international
roads are open non-stop; all pumps sell Eurosuper 95, Super 98, Normal
and Eurodiesel
Taxi service: in all cities and tourist places
Car rentals: in all bigger cities, tourist centers and airports

Health services

Foreign tourists
do not have to pay for medical services if there is a signed health
insurance convention between Croatia and their country of origin. Health
care costs for tourists from a country that does not have a signed convention
with Croatia are paid directly by the user in accordance with listed
prices.
Hospitals are in all of the larger cities and clinics in the smaller
towns. Pharmacies are open from 8 am to 7 pm weekdays, till 2 pm Saturdays;
in larger cities on-duty pharmacies are open 24 hours.